Gill Head Farm
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- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Site type
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 21 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookElectric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
View prices & bookKipper cabin
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm gets top marks for its awesome Lake District spot, with great views and easy access to sights. Guests love the super clean facilities, including loos and showers, plus the friendly, helpful staff. It's a family-friendly site with big pitches and good amenities for a chilled, cracking stay.
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The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked The campsite was beautiful, all facilities very well maintained and clean. Great playground for kids. We stayed at one of the pods, it was spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of storage under the beds. The best part was underfloor heating, kept us really warm over the night. We will definitely come back.
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Lovely campsite with fabulous views, clean facilities and great extras
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with fabulous views. Really nice touch with the communal area where there are facilities such as fridge, freezer, kettle and washing machine.
Really good play area for children too.
Toilets and showers clean.
Disliked Not being able to park right next to the tent meant you were looking at quite a lot of cars in the central section.
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We have been coming here for the last 4 years and it's just fantastic!
Camping pod
Liked Lovely views, clean and friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic site in a great location for exploring the Northern Lake District.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic site in a great location for exploring the Northern Lake District.
Staff were friendly and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The addition of a communal common room was a welcome change from the tent in an evening.
Just be careful if following a Sat-Nav from Keswick as mine took me down a small road rather than waiting to turn towards Troutbeck off the main road.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely location, clean and tidy site, very peaceful with amazing views
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Clean and tidy site, easy to access, close to a number of amazing hikes, Rookins activity centre and a lovely farm shop (Basecamp)
Disliked nothing!
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Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District. Friendly…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Central location to popular site seeing areas of the Lake District.
Friendly staff.
Great views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice overnight stay
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Beautiful location, reasonably priced accommodation. Our youngest daughter really enjoyed the little play area and seeing the chickens roaming around. No late night noise which was great for us. Hired the fire pit which was great and also had breakfast the next morning at the farm shop cafe nearby which was tasty.
Disliked No real instructions on where to go when you arrive but did find it ok. Didn't realise there was under floor heating as we arrived a bit later and didn't notice the thermostat on the wall, saw it in the morning and it had been on full all night making the pod very hot.
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Fantastic views, very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, kind and helpful.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Fantastic views, very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly, kind and helpful. Great value for money. Perfect location - would stay again.
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Great camping site
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Love this site. We have been here many times and love the relaxed, friendly vibe. The family that run the site and farm are always so nice and helpful. Beautiful views and easy access to lovely walks and the surrounding areas. Site is respectful of quiet times in the main.
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A good location for exploring the Lake District. The campsite is very…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked A good location for exploring the Lake District. The campsite is very clean, the toilets and showers work perfectly. The owners are very friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Seascale | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 44.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.4 km
Ullswater Steamers 10 km
The Rheged Centre 11.6 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.6 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.1 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.4 km
Townend 25 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 26.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 27.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.7 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3.7 km
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6.2 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 6.3 km
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 7.2 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From R664,56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.